Pillthrill
Bluelighter
I kinda do. Like in alcoholics they talk about the allergy concept...but in myself and my drug use. I see it as a way to cope, in others too. Or a way to deal with phsysical or mental suffering...
A psychological condition is not a fucking disease.
That is all.
It is almost pathetic how people are coming to their decisions. The American Medical Association defines it as a disease. They have given very clear biological answers as to why. So, if one was to refute this position they would need to explain the biological challenges to this theory, and they would have to present a compelling argument if they wish for anyone to believe their ideas over the AMA.
So, instead of arguments about quantam physics and the biology of volition, we get people saying that it isn't a disease because people are weak and it is all willpower. Hello 1900, its been a while.
Seriously, this thread makes me sad, I thought bluelighters were smarter than this.
Its obvious that nearly 2/3 of bluelighters are basing their belief on experience. If I went to an Australian doctor and tried the "disease theory" excuse I'd get laughed at by most doctors.
It doesnt fit the model of a disease at all, and if it was a disease, accepted by americans and The American Medical Association why do they continue to put people in prison every day who suffer this disease and are only seeking medication? Hello 1900 its been a while alright (well zt least in 1900 people had the right buy their "medication")
Its a will power issue, how people justify their addiction to themselves is up to them.
It does fit the disease model, and like I said, I have the most respected association of doctors in the world to back me up, what exactly do you have? Your intuition?
Legislation and prohibition have nothing to do with the medical nature of addiction. In fact, they made many of the laws concerning narcotics when the antiquated thinking was that addiction was a willpower issue. Our courts haven't kept up with our science.
But what is "willpower"...???!!!
Actually I'm pretty happy to reject both the willpower and the disease model![]()
The AMA is not infallible. Up until around the mid 70's, they didn't believe diet had any direct effects on our health, people began to intuit that what they ate had an effect on them and science got around to figuring out why later.
Im not saying they are wrong, but perhaps the disease of addiction, for which science offers no cure, can be controlled through a process of mental discipline. Just because it's a 'disease' doesn't mean willpower isn't a part of its antidote.
Please explain how it fits the model and provide a valid Link?? Not a link created by people making $$$$$$ from methadone and friends.
Why does the disease theory only exist in the USA ?
Please explain how it fits the model and provide a valid Link?? Not a link created by people making $$$$$$ from methadone and friends.
Why does the disease theory only exist in the USA ?